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Ohio SNAP ban on sugary drinks delayed

Local News September 8, 2026

Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Director Matt Damschroder announced last week that the agency is delaying implementation of a ban that limits the purchase of certain sugary drinks with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in Ohio. The ban, originally slated to begin Oct. 1, is being put on hold at the request of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Administration. Earlier this year, FNA approved a waiver allowing Ohio to restrict the use of SNAP benefits to purchase certain beverages. Such beverages include fountain drinks and carbonated ...

Federal investigators probe Amazon cargo jet’s fiery runway crash that killed 5 in Miami

National News September 8, 2026

MIAMI (AP) — Federal investigators examining why an Amazon cargo jet barreled off a runway at Miami International Airport and into vehicles, killing at least five people, are likely to focus on a crucial moment in the landing: whether the plane touched down too late to stop safely. Video of Sunday’s landing appears to show the Boeing 767 remaining airborne well down the runway before touching down. Aviation experts said investigators will seek to determine exactly where the plane landed, whether it was beyond the normal touchdown zone, and why the pilots did not abandon the ...

Nominations open for annual Excellence in Manufacturing Award

Local News September 8, 2026

The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber and MAGNET are seeking nominations for the Chamber’s 10th annual Excellence in Manufacturing Award, which recognizes a Valley manufacturer for excellence in longevity, growth and product or workforce innovation and achievement. Eligible manufacturers must be located in Columbiana, Mahoning or Trumbull counties and be a member of the Regional Chamber or Columbiana Area Chamber of Commerce. Companies are encouraged to self-nominate. Past recipients of the Excellence in Manufacturing Award are Boardman Molded Products, Haltec Corporation, Quality ...

Nation and world at a glance

National News September 8, 2026

Nepal holds day of mourning KATHMANDU, Nepal — Nepal held a day of mourning Monday to remember those killed in the Aug. 26 floods, with flags lowered at government offices and families concluding mourning rituals. Monday was the 13th day since the flooding which killed more than 1,300 people in Nepal and Tibet and left some 5,000 missing, including foreigners, according to Nepal’s disaster management agency. In predominantly Hindu Nepal, mourning periods last 13 days, during which close family members stay home and relatives visit to pay their respects. Rituals are held on the ...

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Learn about the history of soda fountains

Community News September 8, 2026

HISTORY OF SODA FOUNTAINS: The “History of Soda Fountains” with Kast Iron Soda Works will be at 6 p.m. Thursday at the McKinley Birthplace Home in Niles. Discover the fizzy history of soda fountains with Kast Iron Soda Works, an official nonalcoholic beverage partner of America250-Ohio. Sample some of Kast Iron’s craft sodas and take home an America250 commemorative soda. Registration is required at 330-652-1704, Ext. 3. TEEN SCENE: The McKinley Memorial Library in Niles will offer Teen Scene: Social Inter-snack-tion from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday at the McKinley Birthplace ...